US20050002506A1 - System and method for routing telephone calls over a voice and data network - Google Patents
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- the present inventionrelates generally to routing of telephone calls. More particularly, the present invention relates to the routing of telephone calls initiated on a wired or wireless telcommunication network to a voice and data network (VDN).
- VDNvoice and data network
- FIG. 1illustrates a simplified diagram of how a call, such as a long distance call is handled.
- a callerfirst uses a telephone 100 and makes a call that is routed though a public switched telephone network (PSTN) 110 to another phone anywhere in the world 115 .
- PSTNpublic switched telephone network
- a mobile phone useruses a mobile phone 200 to make a call that is first routed to a mobile phone network 205 and then to a PSTN 210 where it can then be routed to a telecommunications device 215 located any place around the world, such as a telephone in located in a distant country 220 .
- PSTNpublic switched telephone network
- Vendorscurrently offer products that provide permit telecommunications to be carried via a VDN such as the Internet.
- VDNsuch as the Internet.
- Vonageis a company that uses the Cisco ATA.
- the Cisco ATA unitis broadband only and does not provide a means to attach to the phone jack in the wall. Without attachment to the wall the Vonage-Cisco unit cannot detect incoming PSTN calls. Without the ability to detect incoming PSTN calls the Vonage-Cisco unit cannot then bridge PSTN callers into the Vonage voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) network.
- VoIPVonage voice over Internet Protocol
- Packet 8sells an Internet access device (IAD) (DAT310) that is broadband only.
- IADInternet access device
- the DTA310provides a single RJ-11 connection for an analog phone.
- the DTA310does not provide a means to attach the unit to the phone jack in the wall. Without attachment to the wall the Packet 8 unit cannot detect incoming PSTN calls; without the ability to detect incoming PSTN calls the Packet 8 unit cannot then bridge PSTN callers into the Packet 8VoIP network.
- Net2Phonesells a line of IAD units supporting both broadband and narrowband dialup.
- One unitprovides a 2-port gateway includes means to connect directly to a phone jack in the wall. It is unknown if the hardware architecture of the Net2Phone unit supports the ability to bridge a mobile caller into their VoIP network. However, firmware does not appear to be available for the current IAD units to make VoIP calling from non-VoIP telephones a reality.
- An embodiment of the present inventionutilizes a telecommunications gateway (TCG) configured to receive communications from a remote location via a communications device (either from via a PSTN or a wireless network operated by a mobile service provider).
- the TCGinitiates a call from the gateway to a remote communication device over a VDN.
- the VDNis the Internet and the remote communication device is a telephone (either wired or mobile), but the present invention is not so limited.
- the TCGfunctions as a bridge between the incoming calling device and the remote communication device.
- the functions of the TCGare performed by equipment operated by the operator of a PSTN.
- mobileis used to denote cellular telephone users, mobile telephone users and ultimately other users of mobile devices that might require access to long distance services in order to send or receive data.
- this applicationdiscusses the routing of mobile telephone calls, those skilled in the art will understand that this technology and method apply equally to other mobile devices as well.
- CDMACode Division Multiple Access
- TDMATime Division Multiple Access
- GSMGlobal System for Mobile communications
- An embodiment of the present inventionutilizes a telecommunications gateway (TCG) configured to receive communications from a remote location via a communications device (either from via a PSTN or a wireless network operated by a mobile service provider).
- the TCGinitiates a call from the gateway to a remote communication device over a VDN.
- a callis made from a first communication device to second communication device to which a TCG is connected.
- the callis then intercepted at the TCG where the call is converted via an appropriate protocol into a bit stream according to an appropriate protocol that is transferable over a VDN.
- the VDNis the Internet.
- the bit streamcomprises proper identifiers and routing indications.
- the converted callis then sent over the voice and data network to another PSTN or TCG and finally to the end destination.
- the functions of the TCGare performed by equipment operated by the operator of a PSTN.
- the TCGis under the control of the operation of the PSTN and the caller directs the PSTN to route the call over a VDN.
- FIG. 1illustrates a diagram of a standard phone call according to the prior art.
- FIG. 2illustrates a diagram of a cell phone call according to the prior art.
- FIG. 3illustrates a diagram of a POTS phone call routed through the Internet according to prior art.
- FIG. 4illustrates a diagram of a mobile phone call routed through the Internet according to one embodiment of present invention.
- FIG. 5illustrates another embodiment of a mobile phone call routed through the Internet according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6illustrates the logical flow of placing a telephone call from a mobile telephone using the present invention.
- FIG. 7illustrates a block diagram of a PSTN having means for sending a call over a VDN at the direction of a caller in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- An embodiment of the present inventionutilizes a telecommunications gateway (TCG) configured to receive communications from a remote location via a telephone call (either from the PSTN or a mobile service provider).
- the TCGinitiates a call from the gateway to a remote communication device over a VDN.
- the VDNis the Internet and the remote communication device is a telephone (either wired or mobile), but the present invention is not so limited.
- the TCGfunctions as a bridge between the incoming calling device and the remote communication device.
- the callerfirst places a call on a telephone (wired or mobile) to an end destination where their TCG is connected.
- the callis then intercepted at the TCG where the call is converted via an appropriate protocol into a bit stream according to an appropriate protocol that is transferable over a VDN.
- the VDNis the Internet.
- the bit streamcomprises proper identifiers and routing indications.
- the bit streamcomprises discrete packets.
- the converted callis then sent over the voice and data network to another PSTN or TCG and finally to the end destination.
- mobileis used to denote cellular telephone users, mobile telephone users and ultimately other users of mobile devices that might require access to long distance services in order to send or receive data.
- this applicationdiscusses the routing of mobile telephone calls, those skilled in the art will understand that this technology and method apply equally to other mobile devices as well.
- any communication devicethat is capable of providing the signaling and/or authentication information used by the various embodiments of the present invention may be employed without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- FIG. 3illustrates a diagram of a phone call place over the PSTN and routed through the Internet.
- a callis intiated on a telephone 300 to a number associated with a TCG 310 .
- This callis then routed normally to the TCG 310 through the PSTN 315 .
- the callis authenticated as being from an authorized user.
- the TCG 310converts the telephone signal into a bit stream according to an appropriate protocol that is transferable over a VDN 315 .
- the VDNis the Internet.
- the bit streamcomprises proper identifiers and routing indications.
- the bit streamcomprises discrete packets.
- the converted callis then sent to a final destination 320 via the VDN 315 .
- the path to the final destinationmay be via another PSTN 305 or another TCG 310 .
- FIG. 4illustrates a diagram of a mobile phone call routed through the Internet according to one embodiment present invention.
- a userplaces a call on a mobile phone 400 that is linked to a mobile phone network 405 .
- the callthen is routed though the PSTN 410 to a telecommunications gateway (TCG) 415 that authenticates the caller and, if authenticated, converts the phone signal into a bit stream according to an appropriate protocol that is transferable over a VDN.
- the VDNis the Internet.
- the bit streamcomprises proper identifiers and routing indications.
- the bit streamcomprises discrete packets.
- the converted callis then directed, over a VDN 420 , to another telecommunications device.
- the telecommunication devicemay be a telephone 425 connected to another TCG 415 , to a telephone 425 connected to a computer 430 , or a telephone connected to a TCG 415 that is connected to the VDN 420 via to a computer 430 .
- the present inventionis not so limited.
- the communication device to which the call is directedmay be any device capable of receiving and processing the data sent by the caller.
- the call made by the mobile phoneis a phone number associated with the TCG.
- the phone numberis associated with a plurality of TCGs on and TCG network, and the mobile phone call is routed to a particular TCG on the network.
- the mobile phone useris prompted for a dialing sequence, which corresponds with another TCG or to a PSTN telephone call.
- the TCGperforms an authentication step wherein a user or an account associated with the calling telecommunication device is identified. Based upon this identification, the call is either allowed to proceed or not.
- the authentication of the calleris achieved using the caller ID data associated with the incoming call (either from a POTs or a mobile telephone or device).
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- the callermay be prompted for more information such as a password or access code.
- the present inventioncontemplates the use of any voice and data network capable of transferring information as required by the present invention.
- FIG. 5illustrates another embodiment of the present invention where the call routing system discussed in reference to FIG. 3 is adapted to permit the call to be rounted to a telephone 500 physically connected to TCG 310 rather than directed to VDN 315 .
- This transfer to a telphone physically connected to the TCG 310 rather than the VDN 315may be initiated by a selection on telephone 300 , or a lack of a selection, either when the call is first made or once connection with the TCG 310 is established.
- the selectionmay take a variety of forms such as determining the presence of a long distance desigantor (for example, the # sign) in the telephone number associate with the TCG 310 , or not and waiting for an internal timer to note the absence of a “#” sign.
- a long distance desigantorfor example, the # sign
- dialing notificationsmay include but not be limited to depressing of a predetermined key, lack of selection of a predetermined key, or the calling of a unique telephone number.
- the call routing system discussed in reference to FIG. 4may be similarly adapted to directed the call from the wireless telephone 400 to a telephone 425 physically conntected to TCG 415 .
- a mobile phone userfirst dials the number associated with a PSTN line connected to the TCG 600 .
- the TCGdetects the incoming call 605 .
- a determinationis made whether the caller is authorized to access the VDN through the TCG 610 . If the caller does not present acceptable authorization credentials, 615 the call is directed to a telephone connected to the PSTN line.
- the TCGplaces the phone in the “off-hook” condition 620 and determines if a dialing signal is received 625 . If no dialing signal is received, the TCG passes the call through the telephone connected to the PSTN line 615 .
- the TCGis ready for entry of a number or address to place a call over the VDN 630 according to the convention established by the TCG manufacturer and/or the VoIP service provider providing the VoIP service.
- the authorization credentialscomprise a caller ID.
- the calleris prompted to provide an authorization credential.
- the TCGin the event that the authorization credential is accepted, the TCG emits a uniquely identifiable tone to alert the caller to enter the dialing signal.
- the dialing signalcomprises the “#” sign.
- the callerfollows the dialing signal with a telephone number or address as previously discussed.
- the TCGidentifies what long distance call is desired by the initial dialing to the TCG.
- the TCGroutes the call over a voice and data network, such as the Internet, to the desired long distance phone.
- a voice and data networksuch as the Internet
- FIG. 7illustrates a block diagram of a PSTN having means for sending a call over a VDN at the direction of a caller in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- a PSTN 715comprises a switch 720 and a TCG 730 .
- the PSTN 715receives mobile calls from mobile telephone 700 via mobile communication network 705 .
- the PSTN 715also receives calls from telephone 710 .
- Calls received by the PSTNare processed by VCG 730 and their destination determined as previously discussed.
- Calls destined for communication device 1 725are passed to switch 720 and the calling party is connected to communication device 1 725 via the PSTN 715 .
- Calls destined for communication device 2 740are passed to VDN 735 and ultimately to communication device 2 740 .
- telephone 710places a call to another telephone on the PSTN 715 .
- communication device 1 725is such a telephone.
- the callis evaluated by TCG 730 and routed through switch 720 in a manner consistent with the prior art.
- a call placed by mobile telephone 700 to communication device 1 725would be routed over the PSTN 715 and through switch 720 .
- a callermay designate (using a that the call be transported via VDN 735 to communication device 2 740 .
- Communication device 2 740may be any device or combination of devices that may be connected to, and receive communications from, VDN 735 , including a telephone. (See FIG. 4 .)
- TCG 730determines whether a VDN designator is present in the dialed number and, if so, routes the call to the VDN for ultimate delivery to communication device 2 740 .
- the present inventionuses a TCG in its various embodiments.
- the TCGitself may implement multiple digital networking protocols using a telephony protocol engine (TPE).
- TPEtelephony protocol engine
- One such protocol that may also be usedis the Session Initiation Protocol, or SIP.
- SIPis an IETF signaling protocol for establishing real-time calls and conferences over Internet Protocol networks.
- the TPEis implemented using inexpensive, memory limited microprocessors and inexpensive flash memory. However, this is not meant as a limitation.
- the present inventionmay be implemented in other computing contexts without departing from the scope of the present invention.
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- This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) from provisional application No. is 60/484,385 filed Jul. 2, 2003, and application Ser. No. 10/354,527 filed Jan. 30, 2003, both of which applications are incorporated by reference herein, in their entirety, for all purposes.
- The present invention relates generally to routing of telephone calls. More particularly, the present invention relates to the routing of telephone calls initiated on a wired or wireless telcommunication network to a voice and data network (VDN).
- It is known in the art to place telephone calls around the world using conventional public switched telephone network systems.
FIG. 1 illustrates a simplified diagram of how a call, such as a long distance call is handled. A caller first uses atelephone 100 and makes a call that is routed though a public switched telephone network (PSTN)110 to another phone anywhere in the world115. Similarly, as shown inFIG. 2 , a mobile phone user uses amobile phone 200 to make a call that is first routed to amobile phone network 205 and then to a PSTN210 where it can then be routed to atelecommunications device 215 located any place around the world, such as a telephone in located in adistant country 220. - Operators of PSTNs charge callers for the routing of phone calls. Though the exact amounts of the charges vary depending on market circumstances, it is almost universally true that the further away the call is going (i.e. long distance calls), the greater the cost to the user. This is particularly true when calls cross political boundaries, such as borders between countries, as well as physical boundaries, such as oceans.
- Vendors currently offer products that provide permit telecommunications to be carried via a VDN such as the Internet. For example, Vonage is a company that uses the Cisco ATA. Features that allow mobile telephone usage over the Internet cannot offer this calling activity with this unit. The Cisco ATA unit is broadband only and does not provide a means to attach to the phone jack in the wall. Without attachment to the wall the Vonage-Cisco unit cannot detect incoming PSTN calls. Without the ability to detect incoming PSTN calls the Vonage-Cisco unit cannot then bridge PSTN callers into the Vonage voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) network.
- Packet 8 sells an Internet access device (IAD) (DAT310) that is broadband only. The DTA310 provides a single RJ-11 connection for an analog phone. The DTA310 does not provide a means to attach the unit to the phone jack in the wall. Without attachment to the wall the Packet8 unit cannot detect incoming PSTN calls; without the ability to detect incoming PSTN calls the Packet8 unit cannot then bridge PSTN callers into the Packet 8VoIP network.
- Net2Phone sells a line of IAD units supporting both broadband and narrowband dialup. One unit provides a 2-port gateway includes means to connect directly to a phone jack in the wall. It is unknown if the hardware architecture of the Net2Phone unit supports the ability to bridge a mobile caller into their VoIP network. However, firmware does not appear to be available for the current IAD units to make VoIP calling from non-VoIP telephones a reality.
- What would be useful are a system and method for routing calls originating from the PSTN and mobile telephone networks to VDN thereby permitting telephone users to take advantage of the Internet as a telecommunication network for the placing of long distance telephone calls.
- An embodiment of the present invention utilizes a telecommunications gateway (TCG) configured to receive communications from a remote location via a communications device (either from via a PSTN or a wireless network operated by a mobile service provider). The TCG initiates a call from the gateway to a remote communication device over a VDN. In another embodiment of the present invention, the VDN is the Internet and the remote communication device is a telephone (either wired or mobile), but the present invention is not so limited. The TCG functions as a bridge between the incoming calling device and the remote communication device. In another embodiment of the present invention, the functions of the TCG are performed by equipment operated by the operator of a PSTN.
- In this application the term “mobile” is used to denote cellular telephone users, mobile telephone users and ultimately other users of mobile devices that might require access to long distance services in order to send or receive data. Thus while this application discusses the routing of mobile telephone calls, those skilled in the art will understand that this technology and method apply equally to other mobile devices as well.
- It is therefore an aspect of the present invention to permit users to make long distance calls using the Internet as the communication network of choice.
- It is a further aspect of the present invention to permit mobile telephone users to take advantage of the Internet as a telecommunication network for the placing of long distance telephone calls.
- It is yet another aspect of the present invention to support “Anywhere-Anytime” VoIP access.
- It is another aspect of the present invention to provide access to VoIP calling without regard to the technology used by the calling party or the receiving party.
- It is yet another aspect of the present invention to support all mobile providers worldwide, regardless of their format (e.g., CDMA, TDMA, GSM) and protocols used.
- These and other aspects of the present invention will become apparent from a review of the general and detailed descriptions that follow.
- An embodiment of the present invention utilizes a telecommunications gateway (TCG) configured to receive communications from a remote location via a communications device (either from via a PSTN or a wireless network operated by a mobile service provider). The TCG initiates a call from the gateway to a remote communication device over a VDN. By way of illustration and not as a limitiation, a call is made from a first communication device to second communication device to which a TCG is connected. The call is then intercepted at the TCG where the call is converted via an appropriate protocol into a bit stream according to an appropriate protocol that is transferable over a VDN. In an embodiment of the present invention, the VDN is the Internet. The bit stream comprises proper identifiers and routing indications. The converted call is then sent over the voice and data network to another PSTN or TCG and finally to the end destination.
- In another embodiment of the present invention, the functions of the TCG are performed by equipment operated by the operator of a PSTN. In this embodiment, the TCG is under the control of the operation of the PSTN and the caller directs the PSTN to route the call over a VDN.
FIG. 1 illustrates a diagram of a standard phone call according to the prior art.FIG. 2 illustrates a diagram of a cell phone call according to the prior art.FIG. 3 illustrates a diagram of a POTS phone call routed through the Internet according to prior art.FIG. 4 illustrates a diagram of a mobile phone call routed through the Internet according to one embodiment of present invention.FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of a mobile phone call routed through the Internet according to the present invention.FIG. 6 illustrates the logical flow of placing a telephone call from a mobile telephone using the present invention.FIG. 7 illustrates a block diagram of a PSTN having means for sending a call over a VDN at the direction of a caller in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.- An embodiment of the present invention utilizes a telecommunications gateway (TCG) configured to receive communications from a remote location via a telephone call (either from the PSTN or a mobile service provider). The TCG initiates a call from the gateway to a remote communication device over a VDN. In another embodiment of the present invention, the VDN is the Internet and the remote communication device is a telephone (either wired or mobile), but the present invention is not so limited. The TCG functions as a bridge between the incoming calling device and the remote communication device. By way of illustration and not as a limitiation, using the present invention the caller first places a call on a telephone (wired or mobile) to an end destination where their TCG is connected. The call is then intercepted at the TCG where the call is converted via an appropriate protocol into a bit stream according to an appropriate protocol that is transferable over a VDN. In an embodiment of the present invention, the VDN is the Internet. The bit stream comprises proper identifiers and routing indications. In another embodiment of the present invention, the bit stream comprises discrete packets. The converted call is then sent over the voice and data network to another PSTN or TCG and finally to the end destination.
- In this application the term “mobile” is used to denote cellular telephone users, mobile telephone users and ultimately other users of mobile devices that might require access to long distance services in order to send or receive data. Thus while this application discusses the routing of mobile telephone calls, those skilled in the art will understand that this technology and method apply equally to other mobile devices as well. In addition, while the exemplary embodiments are described in the context of telephone devices (both wired and wireless), any communication device that is capable of providing the signaling and/or authentication information used by the various embodiments of the present invention may be employed without departing from the scope of the present invention.
FIG. 3 illustrates a diagram of a phone call place over the PSTN and routed through the Internet. By way of illustration and not as a limitation, a call is intiated on atelephone 300 to a number associated with aTCG 310. This call is then routed normally to theTCG 310 through thePSTN 315. The call is authenticated as being from an authorized user. If appropriate signaling is received from the caller, theTCG 310 converts the telephone signal into a bit stream according to an appropriate protocol that is transferable over aVDN 315. In an embodiment of the present invention, the VDN is the Internet. The bit stream comprises proper identifiers and routing indications. In another embodiment of the present invention, the bit stream comprises discrete packets. The converted call is then sent to afinal destination 320 via theVDN 315. The path to the final destination may be via anotherPSTN 305 or anotherTCG 310.FIG. 4 illustrates a diagram of a mobile phone call routed through the Internet according to one embodiment present invention. A user places a call on amobile phone 400 that is linked to amobile phone network 405. The call then is routed though thePSTN 410 to a telecommunications gateway (TCG)415 that authenticates the caller and, if authenticated, converts the phone signal into a bit stream according to an appropriate protocol that is transferable over a VDN. In an embodiment of the present invention, the VDN is the Internet. The bit stream comprises proper identifiers and routing indications. In another embodiment of the present invention, the bit stream comprises discrete packets.- The converted call is then directed, over a
VDN 420, to another telecommunications device. As illustrated inFIG. 4 , the telecommunication device may be atelephone 425 connected to anotherTCG 415, to atelephone 425 connected to acomputer 430, or a telephone connected to aTCG 415 that is connected to theVDN 420 via to acomputer 430. However, the present invention is not so limited. The communication device to which the call is directed may be any device capable of receiving and processing the data sent by the caller. - In one embodiment of the present invention, the call made by the mobile phone is a phone number associated with the TCG. In another embodiment of the present invention, the phone number is associated with a plurality of TCGs on and TCG network, and the mobile phone call is routed to a particular TCG on the network. In these embodiments, once the mobile phone has connected with the TCG, the mobile phone user is prompted for a dialing sequence, which corresponds with another TCG or to a PSTN telephone call.
- As noted above, in an embodiment of the present invention, the TCG performs an authentication step wherein a user or an account associated with the calling telecommunication device is identified. Based upon this identification, the call is either allowed to proceed or not. In an embodiment of the present invention, the authentication of the caller is achieved using the caller ID data associated with the incoming call (either from a POTs or a mobile telephone or device). However, this is not meant as a limitation. Other authentication methods, such as electronic serial number (ESN), may be used to authenticate the user to the TCG. Similarly any other authentication system that uniquely identifies a user or group of users is within the scope of the present invention. For example, the caller may be prompted for more information such as a password or access code.
- Though the Internet is used in the above example, the present invention contemplates the use of any voice and data network capable of transferring information as required by the present invention.
FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention where the call routing system discussed in reference toFIG. 3 is adapted to permit the call to be rounted to atelephone 500 physically connected toTCG 310 rather than directed toVDN 315. This transfer to a telphone physically connected to theTCG 310 rather than theVDN 315 may be initiated by a selection ontelephone 300, or a lack of a selection, either when the call is first made or once connection with theTCG 310 is established. The selection may take a variety of forms such as determining the presence of a long distance desigantor (for example, the # sign) in the telephone number associate with theTCG 310, or not and waiting for an internal timer to note the absence of a “#” sign. However, such dialing notifications may include but not be limited to depressing of a predetermined key, lack of selection of a predetermined key, or the calling of a unique telephone number. Although not illustrated, the call routing system discussed in reference toFIG. 4 may be similarly adapted to directed the call from thewireless telephone 400 to atelephone 425 physically conntected toTCG 415.- Referring now to
FIG. 6 , the method of the present invention for placing calls over the Internet (for example) from a mobile telephone is illustrated. A mobile phone user first dials the number associated with a PSTN line connected to theTCG 600. The TCG then detects theincoming call 605. A determination is made whether the caller is authorized to access the VDN through theTCG 610. If the caller does not present acceptable authorization credentials,615 the call is directed to a telephone connected to the PSTN line. - If caller's authorization credentials are accepted, the TCG places the phone in the “off-hook”
condition 620 and determines if a dialing signal is received625. If no dialing signal is received, the TCG passes the call through the telephone connected to thePSTN line 615. - If a dialing signal is received, the TCG is ready for entry of a number or address to place a call over the
VDN 630 according to the convention established by the TCG manufacturer and/or the VoIP service provider providing the VoIP service. - In an embodiment of the present invention, the authorization credentials comprise a caller ID. In another embodiment of the present invention, the caller is prompted to provide an authorization credential. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, in the event that the authorization credential is accepted, the TCG emits a uniquely identifiable tone to alert the caller to enter the dialing signal. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the dialing signal comprises the “#” sign.
- The caller follows the dialing signal with a telephone number or address as previously discussed. In an alternate embodiment, the TCG identifies what long distance call is desired by the initial dialing to the TCG. The TCG routes the call over a voice and data network, such as the Internet, to the desired long distance phone. Thus, using the present invention, placing a call the TCG from long distance does not cost any more than a local call.
FIG. 7 illustrates a block diagram of a PSTN having means for sending a call over a VDN at the direction of a caller in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. A PSTN715 comprises a switch720 and a TCG730. The PSTN715 receives mobile calls from mobile telephone700 via mobile communication network705. The PSTN715 also receives calls from telephone710. Calls received by the PSTN are processed by VCG730 and their destination determined as previously discussed. Calls destined for communication device1725 are passed to switch720 and the calling party is connected to communication device1725 via the PSTN715. Calls destined for communication device2740 are passed to VDN735 and ultimately to communication device2740.- By way of illustration and not as a limitation, telephone710 places a call to another telephone on the PSTN715. (In this illustration, communication device1725 is such a telephone.) The call is evaluated by TCG730 and routed through switch720 in a manner consistent with the prior art. Similarly, a call placed by mobile telephone700 to communication device1725 would be routed over the PSTN715 and through switch720. By contrast, a caller may designate (using a that the call be transported via VDN735 to communication device2740. Communication device2740 may be any device or combination of devices that may be connected to, and receive communications from, VDN735, including a telephone. (See
FIG. 4 .) In this embodiment of the present invention, TCG730 determines whether a VDN designator is present in the dialed number and, if so, routes the call to the VDN for ultimate delivery to communication device2740. - The present invention uses a TCG in its various embodiments. The TCG itself may implement multiple digital networking protocols using a telephony protocol engine (TPE). One such protocol that may also be used is the Session Initiation Protocol, or SIP. SIP is an IETF signaling protocol for establishing real-time calls and conferences over Internet Protocol networks. In this embodiment, the TPE is implemented using inexpensive, memory limited microprocessors and inexpensive flash memory. However, this is not meant as a limitation. As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the present invention may be implemented in other computing contexts without departing from the scope of the present invention.
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1. A method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network to a destination device comprising:
placing a call from a calling device to a telecommunications gateway (TCG);
converting the call at the TCG into a format compatible with the voice and data network;
transferring the converted call to the voice and data network; and
directing the converted call to the destination device via the voice and data network.
2. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 1 , wherein placing a call from a calling device to a TCG comprises originating a call from a plain old telephone.
3. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 1 , wherein placing a call from a calling device to a TCG comprises originating a call from a mobile device.
4. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 3 , wherein the mobile device is selected from the group consisting of a wireless telephone, a wireless personal data assistance, and a computer having a wireless network interface card.
5. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 3 , wherein originating a call from a mobile device further comprises routing the call from the mobile device to a public switched telephone network (PSTN) prior to routing the call to the TCG.
6. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 1 , wherein directing the converted call to the destination device via the voice and data network further comprises directing the call from the voice and data network to the destination device via a public switched telephone network.
7. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 1 , wherein the voice and data network is the Internet.
8. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 1 , the method further comprising making a determination whether the call is authorized prior to converting the telephone call into format compatible with the voice and data network.
9. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 8 , wherein making a determination whether the call is authorized comprises:
capturing caller ID data from the calling device;
making a determination whether the caller ID data is authorized; and
in the event the caller ID data is authorized, processing the call from the calling device to the TCG.
10. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 9 , wherein processing the call from the calling device to the TCG comprises:
sending a dialing signal to the calling device; and
awaiting a calling code from the calling device.
11. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 9 , wherein placing a call from a calling device to a TCG comprises entering a calling code for the destination device and wherein processing the call from the calling device to the TCG comprises using the destination device calling code to call the destination device.
12. A method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network to a destination device comprising:
placing a call from a calling device to a telecommunications gateway (TCG);
making a first determination whether the call is a voice and data network (VDN) call;
in the event the call is a VDN call, converting the call at the TCG into a format compatible with the voice and data network;
transferring the converted call to the voice and data network; and
directing the converted call to the destination device via the voice and data network.
13. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 12 , wherein placing a call from a calling device to a TCG comprises originating a call from a plain old telephone.
14. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 12 , wherein placing a call from a calling device to a TCG comprises originating a call from a mobile device.
15. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 14 , wherein the mobile device is selected from the group consisting of a wireless telephone, a wireless personal data assistance, and a computer having a wireless network interface card.
16. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 14 , wherein originating a call from a mobile device further comprises routing the call from the mobile phone to a public switched telephone network prior to routing the call to the TCG.
17. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 12 , wherein directing the converted call to the destination device via the voice and data network further comprises directing the call from the voice and data network to the destination device via a public switched telephone network.
18. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 12 , wherein the voice and data network is the Internet.
19. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 12 , wherein placing a call from a calling device to a TCG comprises entering a calling code associated with the TCG and wherein making a first determination whether the call is a VDN call comprises:
determining whether a voice and data network (VDN) designator is present in the TCG calling code; and
in the event the VDN designator is present in the TCG calling code, determining that the call is a VDN call.
20. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 19 , wherein the VDN designator is a tone produced by pressing the “#” key on a telephone keypad.
21. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 20 , wherein placing a call from a calling device to a TCG comprises entering a calling code associated with the TCG and wherein making a first determination whether the call is a VDN call comprises:
prompting the calling device for a VDN designator; and
in the event the VDN designator is received, making a determination that the call is a VDN call.
22. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 21 , wherein the VDN designator is a tone produced by pressing the “#” key on a telephone keypad.
23. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 12 , the method further comprising making a second determination whether the call is authorized prior to converting the telephone call into format compatible with the voice and data network.
24. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 23 , wherein making a second determination whether the call is authorized comprises:
capturing caller ID data from the calling device;
making a determination whether the caller ID data is authorized; and
in the event the caller ID data is authorized, processing the call from the calling device to the TCG.
25. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 24 , wherein processing the call from the calling device to the TCG comprises:
sending a dialing signal to the calling device; and
awaiting a calling code from the calling device.
26. The method for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network ofclaim 24 , wherein placing a call from a calling device to a TCG comprises entering a calling code for the destination device and wherein processing the call from the calling device to the TCG comprises using the calling code to call the destination device.
27. A system for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network to a destination device, the system comprising:
a calling device;
a destination device;
a telecommunications gateway linked to a public switched telephone network and linked to the voice and data network, wherein the telecommunications gateway (TCG) is adapted to:
receive a call from the calling device via the public switched telephone network;
convert the call into a format compatible with the voice and data network;
transfer the converted call to the voice and data network; and
direct the converted call to the destination device via the voice and data network.
28. The system ofclaim 27 , wherein the calling device is a plain old telephone.
29. The system ofclaim 27 , wherein the calling device is a plain old telephone mobile device.
30. The system ofclaim 29 , wherein the mobile device is selected from the group consisting of a wireless telephone, a wireless personal data assistance, and a computer having a wireless network interface card.
31. The system ofclaim 27 , wherein the voice and data network is the Internet.
32. The system ofclaim 27 , wherein the telecommuncations gateway is further adapated to make a determination whether the call is authorized prior to converting the telephone call into format compatible with the voice and data network.
33. The system ofclaim 27 , wherein the telecommuncations gateway is further adapated to:
capture caller ID data from the calling device;
make a determination whether the caller ID data is authorized; and
in the event the caller ID data is authorized, process the call from the calling device to the TCG.
34. A system for routing a telephone call over a voice and data network to a destination device at the request of a calling party, the system comprising:
a calling device;
a destination device;
a public switched telephone network comprising a telecommunications gateway (TCG), wherein the TCG is linked to the public switched network and linked to the voice and data network, wherein the TCG is adapted to:
receive a call from the calling device via the public switched telephone network;
convert the call into a format compatible with the voice and data network;
transfer the converted call to the voice and data network; and
direct the converted call to the destination device via the voice and data network.
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